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What did the Japanese do that the Europeans wanted? 

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What did the Japanese do that the Europeans wanted? 

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Japan was really good at trading, they traded with China and SouthEast Asia. They traded clocks, eyeglasses, tobacco, firearms and unfamiliar things. They were eager to expand their markets.

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In 1549 they brought Christianity to Japan and in 1614 it was banned. Missionaries were expelled and forced to choose between martyrdom or hiding their religion.

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1.) Tin
2.) Cotton Textiles
3.) Silk

These were all really good to make swords, silk and silver.

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"In Japan they say,
Cherry blossoms mean it's spring
But it's not spring here."

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The Tokugawa is ran by internal peace, political stability and economic growth. The meaning of Tokugawa is 'powerful family. They believed in non-confucianism.

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The Shogun really ruled Japan's Society. They held the real power through the military. After all, the Japan moved from feudal society to modernize society.